PHOTOS: Free medical clinic returns to L.A. area

Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times

Thousands of people line the perimeter of the L.A. Sports Arena hoping to get wristbands for access to free medical care from Remote Area Medical's seven-day clinic. Only 1,200 wristbands were handed out Wednesday, leaving many disappointed and frustrated. Read complete free clinic coverage.

Thousands of people line the perimeter of the L.A. Sports Arena hoping to get wristbands for access to free medical care from Remote Area Medical's seven-day clinic. Only 1,200 wristbands were handed out Wednesday, leaving many disappointed and frustrated. Read complete free clinic coverage. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

After being told that no more people would be allowed in to the free clinic, Charles Russell Jr., 50, begs for medical care outside the L.A. Sports Arena. Read complete free clinic coverage.

After being told that no more people would be allowed in to the free clinic, Charles Russell Jr., 50, begs for medical care outside the L.A. Sports Arena. Read complete free clinic coverage. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)